There's a thread for films we've already watched, but no thread for upcoming films or just movies you've heard of and are interested in checking out. I figure this thread could be useful. Lot's of indie films take a while to be "widely" released (and by that I mean outside of film festivals). Some never even get the chance! Doesn't that suck? Hopefully this thread will serve as a way to keep awareness up around the sorts of films that run the festival circuit and then fall into obscurity.

Blue Valentine I'm a sucker for a good heart-rending drama. I've also got a huge man-crush on Ryan Gosling. This is a win-win (looks like I'm feeling quite hyphen-y today) I believe it's being released in the US around Dec. 30. I think.

Black Swan Nomorenames, you may ask yourself, how do you decide what films to watch? Simple. I fall in love with/am endeared by actors and then I just follow what they work on (Natalie Portman <3 ) That or I find fascinating directors. Darren Aronofsky has done some fantastic work (Pi, Requiem for a Dream, the Fountain) and I'm sure this psychological thriller will live up to what I've come to expect from him

I read an article in the paper about how Black Swan was flirting with an NC 17 rating due to girl on girl action between Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis (don't get me started on on sexuality vs violence and movie ratings. Damn buckle-hatted puritans). I just want to see it for the cinematography and script, of course.

I'm really looking forward to True Grit. I love the Coens and Jeff Bridges in tandem. I'm not really aware of upcoming movies. Most of the good stuff just kind of turns up at the art-house and I put on my thinking beret and pretend to understand.

Phil wrote:I was considering seeing Deathly Hallows, but I'm not sure if it would be worth $30 (wanted to see it in IMAX) for what will probably be a year long cliff hanger.

MoneyJungle wrote:I read an article in the paper about how Black Swan was flirting with an NC 17 rating due to girl on girl action between Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis (don't get me started on on sexuality vs violence and movie ratings. Damn buckle-hatted puritans). I just want to see it for the cinematography and script, of course.

Of course! Blue Valentine is NC-17 because of some very authentic sex scenes. In fact, Michelle Williams apparently drove home after shooting those scenes so upset that she screamed out the window the whole hour long drive. Intense stuff. (What the hell, Ryan? What did you do to her?)

MoneyJungle wrote:I'm really looking forward to True Grit. I love the Coens and Jeff Bridges in tandem. I'm not really aware of upcoming movies. Most of the good stuff just kind of turns up at the art-house and I put on my thinking beret and pretend to understand.

Black Swan was at the top of my list but I saw it a few days ago and it was incredibly intense, but in a way that made me admire Natalie Portman all the more.

All the other films on my list (True Grit and The Tree of Life) have already been mentioned, so I won't post pictures. Actually, I am eagerly anticipating Never Let Me Go. I know it's already been released but it never came to a theater near me so I haven't had the chance to see it. Carey Mulligan is my absolute favorite actress and Andrew Garfield is earning his own place in my heart. DVD soon, please!

"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all."
- Emily Dickinson

winter wrote:Black Swan was at the top of my list but I saw it a few days ago and it was incredibly intense, but in a way that made me admire Natalie Portman all the more.

All the other films on my list (True Grit and The Tree of Life) have already been mentioned, so I won't post pictures. Actually, I am eagerly anticipating Never Let Me Go. I know it's already been released but it never came to a theater near me so I haven't had the chance to see it. Carey Mulligan is my absolute favorite actress and Andrew Garfield is earning his own place in my heart. DVD soon, please!

Paul- Simon Pegg and Nick Frost never let me down. I've been patiently waiting for this movie for quite a while. Now there's just the third in the Cornetto trilogy to look forward to. Here's hoping I don't have to wait much longer (I'm getting old!)